REPORT
By Alfonso Bucero, PhD
International Correspondent
Madrid, Spain
Which are Best Universities to Study
Project Management in Spain?
Spain is becoming one of the most popular choices among international students to study abroad and pursue higher education degrees. A few universities are offering possibilities to work as trainees in some multinational organizations. Some of the most popular universities in Spain have at least one degree available in project management at different degree levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, and a few of them doctorate studies. Some universities examples are as follows.
EAE Business School
EAE Business School is in Madrid and Barcelona and offers a master’s degree in project management in part-time study mode. The language of instruction has been Spanish so far, but this year they have added an English version for their program in project management. It is a one-year program with a total of 70 ECTS credits. Enrolment in either campus, Barcelona or Madrid, offers an equal chance of admission, depending on the course and students’ preferences.
Project management majors at EAE Business School are trained to work in team management and produce new project ideas to improve and develop the performance of companies. Project management students are equipped with real-life work experience skills with the latest technology trends and software development. Some of the subjects they reinforce are power skills (soft skills), IA, and case studies reviews.
Universidad Europea
The master’s in project management is taught in the school of architecture, engineering, and design at the European University of Madrid. The unique thing about this degree program is that you can graduate in about three months. Students learn various techniques and abilities to make project management more accessible and efficient. The thorough curriculum helps students learn through case studies and methodologies offered by professionals in project management…
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How to cite this work: Bucero, A. (2026). Which are Best Universities to Study Project Management in Spain; Project Management in Spain, monthly report; PM World Journal, Vol. XV, Issue VIII, August. Available online at: https://pmworldjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pmwj167-Aug2026-Bucero-Regional-Report-Spain-English.pdf
About the Author
Alfonso Bucero, PhD
Madrid, Spain
Alfonso Bucero, Ph.D., CPS, ACE, PMP, PMI-RMP, PfMP, SFC, IPMO-E, PMI Fellow, is an International Correspondent and Contributing Editor for the PM World Journal in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Bucero is also the founder and Managing Partner of BUCERO PM Consulting. Alfonso was the founder, sponsor, and President of the PMI Barcelona Chapter until April 2005 and belonged to PMI’s LIAG (Leadership Institute Advisory Group). He was the past President of the PMI Madrid Spain Chapter and then nominated as a PMI EMEA Region 8 Component Mentor. Alfonso was a member of the PMIEF Engagement Committee.
Alfonso has a Computer Science Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica in Madrid and a Ph.D. in Management from the ISM University. He has 39 years of practical experience and is actively advancing the PM profession in Spain and Europe. Alfonso received the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award on October 9, 2010, the PMI Fellow Award on October 22, 2011, and the PMI Eric Jenett Excellence Award on October 28, 2017. You can contact Mr. Bucero at alfonso.bucero@abucero.com.
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